Research Article

Plasma MicroRNA-21 Predicts Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Pneumoresection

Table 6

miRNA-21 expression level according to PPCs.

miRNA-21Before surgery2 h after surgery value

With PPC238.42 ± 20.30386.47 ± 29.87<0.01
Without PPC241.65 ± 33.96276.52 ± 30.680.57

PPC: postoperative pulmonary complication.